Standard Power Rankings – Week of 11/30/2020
Standard remained mostly the same over the last week, with some decks pushing their way to the top or others falling slightly out of favor. …
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Deck Highlight: Modern Restore Balance
It is said that you would destroy your opponent. by bringing balance to the game!
Deep Dive: Standard Esper Doom
Mengu loves Esper Doom, and so will you once you finish this ultimate guide to one of Standard’s most unique decks!
Mono-Red – Historic | MartinJuza
Join Martin Juza as he plays Mono-Red Historic in Magic The Gathering Arena.
Brainstorm Brewery #353: Ogre Boxing & Smuggling
Corbin and Jason attempt to survive DJ’s terrible transitions that some might describe as drier than a lakebed. They also discuss smuggling, Ogre Boxing, and Commander 2019
The 20 Best Pauper Decks, Part 1 (#20-11)
Pauper is one of Magic’s deepest and most diverse formats, and today Brian highlights 10 of the top decks in the format.
Mental Shortcuts: A Double-Edged Sword
Heuristics are how we make common decisions, but sometimes there’s reasons to ignore conventional wisdom. Just ask Mythic Champion Matias Leveratto.
Barcelona, Brews, and What’s Next For Modern
Today Gabriel Nassif reveals the two wild brews he almost played in Barcelona, and discusses where he hopes to see Modern go from here.
The Uncertain Future of Pro Magic Has Left Us Guessing
Josh is disenchanted with the state of professional play, and he lays out his concerns about what has made it less exciting for him and others.
Mythic Championship IV: A Postmodern Tournament Report
Brian had an experience at the Mythic Championship that reminded him of his first-ever trip there back in 2006. Read about his Barcelona experience!
What’s the Play?
What’s the play? It’s another edition of PV’s popular series, today presenting seven tricky scenarios and offering what plays he would make!
Taking Standard Scapeshift to Victory at GP Denver
Scapeshift is more than just a fun new brew in Standard – it took LSV all the way to the trophy at GP Denver. Read about the tournament and deck.
Gearing Up for Brawl
Brawl is back, and Riley wants to be ready. He shares three future-proofed Brawl decks that will all be legal after the release of Throne of Eldraine.
Gaak Garden – Legacy | Channel Mengucci
Hogaak is dead. Long live Hogaak! Andrea Mengucci takes the deck through the Legacy queues to see how it holds up in the format.
Arena Boys Deck Guide: Orzhov Lifegain
How much is too much life? No such thing this week for Riley, Toffel and Jamin as they pilot Orzhov Lifegain on MTG Arena!
Hogaak – Legacy | Channel Mengucci
Bridge from Below may be banned in Modern, but Hogaak is… undead and well in Legacy, as Mengucci demonstrates today!
Modern Horizons – Draft | Channel Reid
With Modern Horizons draft on tap for the Mythic Championship, join Reid as he drafts the set on Magic Online!
Building Around Yarok, the Desecrated in Commander
Ever wanted Panharmonicon on a creature? Well, Yarok is that and more, as Eric explores today.
Core Set 2020 Constructed Set Review: Black
LSV continues his Constructed Set Review for Core Set 2020, today tackling the black cards most likely to make an impact on a format near you!
Building B/W Vampires in Core Set 2020 Standard
Today Mengucci highlights one of the hottest new decks in Standard with Core Set 2020: Vampires!